The average train between Ely and Scotland takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely to Scotland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Ely and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Scotland at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Scotland station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Ely to Scotland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Scotland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Book your Ely to Scotland train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ely and Scotland is 563.1 km. The road distance is 630 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Glasgow Queen Street via Peterborough and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 8m.